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Japan’s Mount Fuji: Autumn beauty draws crowds despite rising bear fears
Tourists from Japan and abroad are flocking to Mount Fuji to admire its famous autumn colours. But this year's viewing season comes with a warning, as a surge in bear attacks across the country has prompted authorities to urge caution in forests and mountain areas. Japan is currently grappling with a record rise in deadly incidents involving bears. Since April, they have killed 13 people nationwide – the highest number ever recorded, according to officials.
Tourists from Japan and abroad are flocking to Mount Fuji to admire its famous autumn colours. But this year's viewing season comes with a warning, as a surge in bear attacks across the country has prompted authorities to urge caution in forests and mountain areas. Japan is currently grappling with a record rise in deadly incidents involving bears. Since April, they have killed 13 people nationwide – the highest number ever recorded, according to officials.
